Active membership, with clarity on who and what we commit to.

At Light House Church, membership is more than a name on a list. It is a public commitment to follow Jesus alongside this particular Body of believers — to be discipled, to disciple others, and to live out our faith together as households on mission.

Who can be a member?

A member of Light House Church is a baptized believer in Jesus Christ who confesses Him as Lord and Savior, holds to the Christian faith as revealed in the Bible, and is willing to keep the rhythms of life we share as a community.

Specifically, members:

  • Affirm the member affirmation of faith.
  • Verbally agree to our twelve Membership Commitments (below)
  • Keep our Rule of Life as the rhythm of life we share

Two paths into the Body

People come into Light House Church in one of two ways:

Transfer. When we have space in the community, we let others know about a month before our Annual Summit so they can begin the year understanding what being part of the Body entails. If you are not yet connected to a church family and feel that Light House might be home, this is the path for you.

Our Disciples. Those whom our community are already discipling are always welcome to check out the rhythms of the Body. When the time is right and the commitment is clear, we enfold them in.

A high bar for transfer growth

We are a small household expression of the Church, and our culture takes time to train and build. We strongly value membership, and for the sake of strengthening our culture and prioritizing reaching the lost, we set a high bar for transfer growth — Christians joining from other churches.

If you are interested in exploring membership at Light House Church, the first step is simple: reach out.

Reach out

Our Membership Commitments

As those who have experienced the grace of God, we commit by the power of the Spirit to follow Jesus together in these ways:

  1. As God has graciously given us his Word, I will submit to the Scriptures as the final authority in all of life (2 Tim. 3:14–17; 2 Pet. 1:19–21).
  2. As God formed and commissioned the first family, I will contribute to building my household according to God's design (Gen. 1:28; Eph. 5:22–27, 6:1–9; Titus 2:1–9).
  3. As the Father has adopted me into his family, I will gather regularly with this church family (Rom. 8:15; Heb. 3:13; 10:24–25).
  4. As the Father is holy, I will pursue increasing holiness in how I speak and live (1 Pet. 1:14–16; 2 Cor. 6:17–7:1; 1 Thess. 4:3).
  5. As the Father disciplines those he loves, I will pursue and receive church discipline as a mercy from God (Matt. 18:15–20; 1 Cor. 5:9–13; Heb. 12:5–11).
  6. As Jesus has reconciled me to the Father, I will reconcile with those I sin against or who sin against me (Matt. 5:23–24; Rom. 12:18; Eph. 4:1–3).
  7. As Jesus has radically loved me, I will love and serve this church family (John 13:34; 15:12; Gal. 5:13; 6:1–2).
  8. As Jesus has been generous to me, I will financially support this church in joyful worship (2 Cor. 8:9; 9:6–8; Acts 2:42–47; 1 Cor. 16:2).
  9. As Jesus has given his church shepherds, I will submit to these pastors who are held accountable for my soul (1 Pet. 5:2–5; Heb. 13:17).
  10. As Jesus has sent his church, I will make disciples in the power of the Spirit (Matt. 28:18–20; John 17:18; Acts 1:8).
  11. As the Holy Spirit has given gifts to every Christian, I will seek to grow and utilize my gifts for the common good and the glory of Jesus (1 Cor. 12:7, 27–31; Eph. 4:7–13).
  12. As Jesus has united us to his people, I will join with another biblical church should I leave this one (Acts 2:42–47; Heb. 10:24–25; 1 John 2:19).

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